01 n. An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court.
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1.
An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court.(Eng. Law)
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2.
Excuse; exemption.[Obs.]“From every work he challenged essoin.” — Spenser.
Phrases & compounds
Essoin day —
the first general return day of the term, on which the court sits to receive essoins.